- September 21st, 2026
New Zealand’s Defence Minister, Judith Collins, has strongly condemned online critics, dubbed “armchair admirals,” who attributed the sinking of the naval vessel HMNZS Manawanui to the gender of its female captain. The incident, which occurred near the Samoan island of...
New Zealand Navy’s specialist dive and hydrographic vessel Manawanui ran aground and sank off the southern coast of Upolu, Samoa, late last night. Fortunately, all 75 crew members and passengers aboard were rescued and are safe, according to a statement...
The United Nations Human Rights Office has formally requested clarification from the New Zealand government regarding allegations of human rights violations against the Māori in the regions of Whakatū/Nelson and Wairarapa Moana in Waikato. The claims focus on the infringement...
How mental health emergencies are handled, police have announced that from November, they will no longer respond to certain "inappropriate" requests from hospitals and mental health services. This move is part of a broader effort to limit police involvement in...
New Zealand’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Winston Peters, has delivered a forceful condemnation of the ongoing “abuse of the veto” by certain nations during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. In an address that touched on...
New Zealand universities and their academic and support staff, three of the four institutions facing strike action on Thursday have extended pay rise offers ranging from two to three percent for most employees. However, these offers have been met with...
Gisborne, known for its scenic beauty and rugged terrain, has been grappling with the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, which left many of its roads in disrepair. In a bid to manage the ongoing recovery efforts more effectively, the Gisborne District...
A devastating house fire claimed the life of a young child on Saturday afternoon in the South Auckland suburb of Māngere, leaving the local community in shock and grief. Firefighters who arrived at the scene were confronted with thick, billowing...
New Zealand's Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC), has emerged as a key player in the government’s push to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across public services, particularly through its groundbreaking trial of Microsoft’s generative AI tool, Copilot. Recent reports and internal evaluations...
Controversial advertising has always had the power to hold a mirror up to society. At its best, it can unite us in shared humor or shared outrage, sparking conversations that challenge societal norms and shape our beliefs. At its worst,...
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